UNTITLED?
ROMANCE?
CHAPTER 9
BY; CHINAZA GODWIN
?NOT EDITED
❌DO NOT COPY OR REPOST❌
Kunle went to his room, he laid on the bed staring at the ceiling, rolling and rolling on the bed. He couldn’t get some sleep.
He sit up and grab his phone. He was going through it when something caught his eyes.
“She’s a business woman.” He muttered and smiled. “No wonder, she is putting up all these acts. And I like her, my type of woman.” He added with a smile.
“Oh good God, I can’t believe that I’ve been staring at her pictures for almost five minutes. This is getting serious.” He said, smiling.
“Oh honey, am being honest. I love you.” He said and laid back on the bed, with a smile on his face.
He slept off with smiles on his face.
The next day Amber traveled down to port Harcourt for the fashion show and everything was successful, she returned back to lagos that same day.
Kunle woke up and went to the bathroom, he had his bath and dressed up. He came down for breakfast.
“My son. How are you doing? How was your night?” His mom asked. “I’m fine and my night was awesome. And yours?”
“It was good. Still thinking about what you said, about getting married.” She said.
“Mom, com’on. I told you that I will bring her home, please it’s too early for this conversation.”
“So it’s now early? You’re yelling at me?” She asked, trying to create a scene. “Mom stop, I didn’t yell at you. I’m sorry okay. Sweet mom, don’t worry I will bring her home.” He said, sweetly and kissed her cheek.
“I’ve heard you.” She replied.
“Where’s Simi? Isn’t she hungry?” He asked.
“I’m here, bro. What’s up? Good morning mom. Good morning bro.” Simi said, smiling.
“Good morning my dear, how was your night?” Her mom replied. “It was cool, you’re going to school today.” She said.
“Yes, we have test.” She replied. “And you haven’t prepared yet?” Kunle asked.
“I will do it, later. It’s not difficult.” She replied. “Mom, is Simi giving you any problem?”
“Not really…” She replied. “Are you sure?” He asked.
“Kunle, please eat your food. Forget about Simi and her stubbornness, she’s not giving me problems.” She replied.
“Okay.” He muttered, the maid served the breakfast. “Rice and chicken..it looks so delicious.” Kunle said to the cook. She smiled.
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THE BIRTHDAY
Everyone arrived at the event, drinks, were served. Everybody in the building were comfortable and happy.
The Mc called out the celebrant, she walked out with smiles on her face. She came up on stage and everyone clapped.
“Say something.” He muttered. He gave her the microphone, she cleared up her throat and began.
“First of all, I want to thank everyone here for coming to this, uhm birthday party and I don’t have much to say. But thank you. And my friends too, they are like a family to me. I love y’all.” She said.
“We love you too.” They replied at the same time, with much love and kisses.
“Miss Amber, don’t you have a boyfriend?” The Mc said, everybody started whispering among themselves.
“Well, you have to make money first. Relationship doesn’t matter at all, it sucks.” She replied and came down from the stage.
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People began to present their gifts, mostly in a box. Uju came forward and gave her a gift. So did her other friends.
“You don’t have to open it here. You will be needing it, in future.” Uju whispered and went to her sit.
Amber picked up her, to answer a call but Kim was able to snatch the phone from her. “What are you… Oh good Lord, so I can’t make use of my phone again?” Amber asked, staring.
“Of course you can, after the party.” She replied. Amber sighed softly. “He’s coming.”
“Who? Who are you talking about?” Amber asked, staring at her. “Look honey, see for yourself.” Kim replied, with a smile. She turned and was surprised to see him.
“Heartbreakers.” She thought and rolled her eyes. “Hi, good evening and happy birthday to you, Miss. I don’t know your name, but it’s fine. Here’s my gift, and I hope you will love it.” Kunle said.
She didn’t want to take the gifts, but all eyes were on her and him too. The girls wouldn’t stop drooling and making crazy signs and look.
“Isn’t that the guy who came to your bachelor party?” Stacy asked. “He is the one, Femi’s friend.”
“Oh wow, what’s she waiting for?” Uju asked.
I feel like beating the hell out of her, imagine all the girls are staring at him. Even the ones that have their man beside them.” Stacy said
“She better don’t mess things up. I swear I will disown her.” Uju said, with a little anger in her voice.
“Thanks, but no thanks. I didn’t invite you to my party.” She said, rudely. He smiled, at least she collected the gift. It was a little box and a bouquet of lovely flowers.
“Hi, my name is Kunle.” He said.
“I’m a Yoruba, but am not a demon. I’m not fallen angel.” Kunle said, smiling. Amber sighed softly and called the waiter, who came running. She demanded for another bottle of champagne.
“What’s your name?” He asked. “I don’t have a name.” She replied, walking away. But he managed to stop her and same time apologize, like a gentleman.
“Com’on, how can a beautiful lady like you, don’t have a name?” He questioned. “I must confess, I love you and you’re so beautiful. Okay I know you might be surprise, but something made me love you the more…Can I know your name at least?
Can I get your number?” He yelled and sighed heavily. “Wow, Is she this…d@mn this make me love her the more. No girl has ever turn me down. Alright beautiful lady, you will come when you fall in love. Trust me, you will fall..” He said, to himself smiling sheepishly.
“Stupid men, walking around like a devil looking for who will fall for their stupid trap. God forbid, I will never fall for anyone.”
“I rather stay single than get married to a Yoruba man.” She said and spit out.
After the party everyone returned to their homes, she was the only one in the hotel room. When a knock came on the door, it continued for a minute.
“Amber it’s me, Kim.'” She said. Amber rushed and opened the door. “What’s up? I have been knocking, Miss.” Kim said, making a full entrance to the room.
“I was trying to get some sleep. Tomorrow is work.” She said. “Tomorrow is work, you have people working for you. Get some rest please.”
“Com’on you know it’s not just one thing that am doing, I have a company that am taking care of. Adeleke took it from my mom and now, it’s mine.”
“Okay, okay. I know but please you just finished the celebration and you need some rest..”
“Exactly what I was doing before you knocked. I was resting.” Amber replied. “You lied, you weren’t.” Kim replied and brought out the laptop that was hidden under the pillow.
“So what is this?” Kim asked. “This…is…I need an answer.” Kim cut her off. “I knew something like this will happen, yeah. Don’t give me that look…” Kim said.
“Okay, fine. I’m sorry, it’s not much. I was only checking something online, you know…” Amber replied.
“Keep deceiving yourself.” Kim said. “Wh@ťěver. What about Femi? Is he still around like you were supposed to go home with him.”
“Oh really? so that you will press more, right? So that you will keep yourself busy with this laptop? Instead of resting.” Kim asked, Amber shake her head, negatively.
“I’m staying here with you, yes. I’m staying here, stop staring at her like that. I was expecting you to be looking at Kunle like that. That reminds me, what was in the box he gave you?”
“I don’t know, I haven’t opened it. Besides am not interested in wh@ťěver he presented to me, okay. Can I get some sleep now?” She said, Kim was silent. “Well, I will take that as a yes.” Amber replied and lay on the bed.
“I am going to take my bath, did you come with any clothes?”
“I didn’t have any intentions of sleeping in the hotel, I have one in bag.” She replied and some minutes later, Kim came back to the room and collected the clothes.
The next morning, Amber woke up first and make use of the bathroom. She came back to the room with an intention on going to work, only to find Kim sitting on the bed.
“Good morning, Mide.”
“I thought you were sleeping..” She replied, ignoring her greetings. “So that you can have your way to the company?”
“No, it’s not what I mean..” She stammered. “Besides i haven’t eaten, I mean why will I leave without a breakfast.”
“I know you, very well. You don’t mind staying hungry all day, as long as it’s work. You can risk anything for it.'”
“You better stay here and eat. And mom called, while you were taking your bathe. That’s what woke me up.” Kim replied and left the room for the bathroom, she washed her face and went to get her something to eat.
Thirty minutes later, Amber was walking around the room all dressed for work. “Kim, please save my time.” She muttered, staring at her wrist watch.
While walking around a call came in, it’s Kelly. “Hello ma’am, good morning ma.”
“Good morning, any problem?” She asked, she knew something was kinda wrong.
“Actually ma’am, the client is waiting for you. He says that he wants to meet you before he leaves.”
“Tell him, that I will be there.” She replied and hang up, and then exhaled. “Com’on Kimberly, it’s getting late.” She said to herself and went to the door, she was about to open it when Kim opened the door and walked in. She saw her all dressed for work.
“Kim, something came up. I promise I will be back on time so that we will open the gifts.” Amber rushed her words.
“Okay, here’s the food. Your favorite fried plantain and rice. There were a lot of people in the restaurant, you’re lucky I got the plantain for you.” Kim said.
“Thank you, you know I love plantain.” She replied and collected the stuff. “Don’t worry about anything, when you are done. Just leave, if you want to stay and have something else. Bill on me, but I won’t advice you to stay so better go to your house or if possible spend time with Femi.” She said and left.
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She arrived at the company and walked to her office, she sat down. “Good morning ma.” Kelly greeted.
“Where is the man?” She asked, ignoring her greetings. “He was waiting for you here and then he said that you should come to the restaurant, that he has other things to do.”
“Okay, let’s go.” She said and they went to the restaurant and she saw the young man.
“Wow, you are just as beautiful as they say.” The young man said. “Is that why you wanted to see me? To make me blush?”
“Is he the one?” She asked, Kelly. “Yes ma.” She replied.
“Terminate everything that has to do with his company. I have no business with a man slut.” She said and walked away.
“Imagine the audacity. Men will always be men, you give them your heart they will break it without looking back.” She said to herself as she came back to her office.
“I can’t believe that I rushed to a man slut, imagine that. Leaving my precious meal.” She said.
“I’m sorry ma. He said he wanted to see you.” Kelly said, bowing her head. “Don’t ever let him in again.” She said.
“Who sent these flowers?” She asked, in anger. “I don’t know ma, it’s from an anonymous.” Kelly stammered.
“Get rid of them. And these rubbish letter.” She replied. “I can’t believe that I left my delicious meal, because of this nonsense.”
“And come back here.” Amber said, staring at her. “Whoever is telling you that, love is a beautiful thing. Don’t believe it. Love is stupid.” She yelled.
“Yes, ma’am..” Kelly stutters and left her office. Amber round her fist and then slam her palm on the desk.
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TBC